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Multimedia

Terms

undefined, object
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right, left, center, justified
types of text alignment
FPS
frame rate is measure in _______
streaming video
a technique for transferring data so that the browser starts displaying the data before the entire file has been transmitted
perspective
can make text appear to be shaped (3D, rounded, curved)
real time
when a video signal is broadcast live & unedited
AVI, interleave
common file format that stands for audio video __________ & is not for video streaming
video simulations
show procedures & interactions that would be dangerous to perform in actuality
webcams
type of video hardware that is used to include live, streaming video in a web site
camcorders
can be digital or analog & they record live action
MPEG (2-4)
common file format that compresses audio & video
resolution, clarity, & the frame rate or speed at which video frames appear
video quality depends on ____________ & ___________
bitmap fonts
a font technology that is not scalable, but provides more contol over the appearance of text
embossing
gives the 3D efffect of the letters being pressed into or rising up from the surface
frame
a single image in a video or animation
1) test ur proj on several monitor sizes 2)avoid patterned backgrounds 3) use small amounts of txt on each display 4)use consistent placement of links for interactive displays
guidelines for multimedia applications displays
games
rely on text for rules, "chat", character descriptions, dialog, background story
video tuners
enable a PC to receive & save TV signals
shadow
a faint outline that generally goes under the letters in a words & can be shades of gray or a color
masthead
title of newspaper, periodical, or website
capture cards
convert analog video to digital format
outlining
gives characters a hollow look
1)use fancy fonts sparingly (effects/emphasis) 2)keep parag. short 3) avoid using text in all CAPS 4)use font style options consistently
tips for using fonts
WMV, copyrighting
common file format that uses digital rights management which prevents ______________
watermarks
imprinted words which are faintly visible & appear behind the text on the page
MOV, apple
common file format that is also known as quicktime is was introduced by _________
kiosks
use text to display info, directions, & descriptions
1) avoid using varying font styles in same proj 2) try to use fonts that come w/ Windows & mac OS 3) use bitmap fonts on critical areas (buttons,titles,headlines)
guidelines for using fonts
Adobe Premiere pro & Final Cut Pro
standard video editing software
formatting text
controls the way the text works
superscript
allows a # or symbols to appear slightly ABOVE the rest of the characters
engraved
letters are carved into the reading surface
clip
a segment of a video for recording
subscript
allows a # or symbols to appear slightly BELOW the rest of the characters
serif & sans serif
2 types of fonts
resolution
800x600 or 1024x768
hypertext
linked to another location on the same page, different page, or a different site
text sizes & colors
measured in points

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